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OneWorld Partners Focusing on Health
Here are OneWorld partner organizations focusing on health. If your organization is not a OneWorld partner, click here for more information about joining the OneWorld community.

Academy for Educational Development
AED is committed to solving critical social problems through education, research, training, and social marketing. Major areas of focus include health, education, youth development, the environment, and leadership development. For more information, contact Mary Maguire at mmaguire[@]aed.org or (202) 884-8000.

Action Against Hunger-USA
Action Against Hunger-USA is part of an international humanitarian relief network, focusing on eradicating famine and malnutrition worldwide. We directly deliver emergency aid and longer-term assistance to people in need. For more information, contact James Phelan at jp[@]aah-usa.org or 1-877-777-1420.

Center for Health and Gender Equity
CHANGE is a US-based nonprofit reproductive health & rights organization that conducts research, analysis, advocacy & monitoring of US programs abroad. For more information, contact Kimberly Whipkey at kwhipkey[@]genderhealth.org or (301) 270-1182.

CORE Group
CORE Group is a membership association of international non-governmental organizations that promotes and improves the health and well-being of children and women in developing countries through collaborative NGO action and learning. Collectively, CORE’s 44 member organizations work in more than 168 countries. For more information, contact Houkje Ross at hross[@]worldvision.org or (202) 572-6330.

Feminist Majority Foundation
Feminist Majority Foundation (FMF) is dedicated to women's reproductive health, and offers the United States’ only compassionate use program for mifepristone (RU-486), in addition to sponsoring upcoming trials of the drug for certain types of uterine and ovarian cancers. For more information, contact Courtney O'Callaghan at cocallaghan[@]feminist.org or (703) 522-2214.

Global Health Council
The Global Health Council is the world's largest membership alliance dedicated to saving lives by improving health throughout the world. Its diverse membership is comprised of health-care professionals and organizations that include NGOs, foundations, corporations, government agencies and academic institutions that work to ensure global health for all. For more information, contact Tina Flores at tflores[@]globalhealth.org or (202) 833-5900.

Hesperian Foundation
Hesperian Foundation, a publisher of popular health books promotes the health of poor people around the world by making health information accessible. The Foundation produces books and other educational resources for community-based health care. For more information, contact Lisa Gonzalves at lisa[@]hesperian.org or (510) 845-1447.

JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc.
JSI Research & Training Institute Inc., is a public health research and consulting firm that is dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities throughout the world. JSI R&T builds local capacity to address critical health problems, collaborating with local partners to assist countries, governments, communities, families, and individuals to develop their skills and identify solutions that meet their public health needs. For more information, contact Julie Ray at julie_ray[@]jsi.com or (617) 482-9485.

MADRE
MADRE is an international women's human rights organization that works in partnership with women's community-based groups in conflict areas worldwide. For more information, contact Diana Duarte at diana[@]madre.org and (212) 627-0444.

Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps exists to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities. Since 1979, Mercy Corps has provided more than $640 million in aid to 74 nations. The agency currently reaches more than 5 million people in over 30 countries. More than 91 percent of the Mercy Corps' resources are allocated to programs that help those in need. For more information, contact Roger Burks at rburks[@]mercycorps.org or (503) 595-0541.

Population Media Center
PMC uses entertainment serial dramas to promote elevation of women's status and reproductive health. For more information, contact Bill Ryerson at ryerson[@]populationmedia.org or (802) 985-8156.

World Education Inc.
World Education Inc. is dedicated to improving the lives of the poor through educational, economic and social development programs. World Education provides training and technical assistance in nonformal education across Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the United States. World Education works with individuals, communities and governments to develop assets such as good health, literacy, numeracy, and civic and business participation skills. World Education's work is known for its commitment to meaningful and equal partnerships. For more information, contact Julie Ray at jray[@]worlded.org or (617) 482-9485.



 
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